Crime drama fans looking for their next fix need look no further as 'one of the best mystery series' is now available08:34, 28 May 2026Updated 08:57, 28 May 2026A 'brilliant' crime drama that has an impressive 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes is available to watch now.U&Drama will be airing series one of thriller series, Art Detectives, which is also available to watch in full on Channel 4 too.A synopsis teases of the show: "Art-loving DI Mick Palmer and DC Shazia Malik work for Heritage Crime, the Met's smallest department-investigating murders and thefts in the shadowy world of art, antiquities, and priceless artefacts."Stephen Moyer takes on the role of DI Mick Palmer while Nina Singh plays DC Shazia Malik. Stephen, 56, is best known for portraying the vampire Bill Compton in the HBO television series True Blood.Other cast members include Sarah Alexander as Rosa Conaghan, Larry Lamb as Ron Palmer, Laoise Sweeney as Helena McGuigan, Pearce Quigley as Charlie Filton, Christopher Villiers as Lord Hugh Astleigh and Patrick Robinson as Sir Clifford Renwick.Airing series one, episode one on Thursday night on U&Drama, a synopsis reads: "DI Mick Palmer, sole member of the Heritage Crime Unit, is dispatched to the Astleigh House in Yorkshire, where art historian Francis Crozier has been murdered."The series first aired in 2025 and it received glowing reviews, as well as an impressive 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It has been confirmed for a series two.One person said of the show: "Brilliant crime drama from a different angle", adding: "I only watched this because I adore Stephen Moyer but it really is a great show."There are some brilliant actors who pop up along the way. Larry Lamb is superb as ever. The main characters work really well with each other. The 'will they, won't they' romance that runs throughout is charming. I can't wait for series two."Elsewhere, another viewer commented: "It's a while since I enjoyed a series like this so much from the start-and I really hope it will have many series to come."Another show watcher said: "Art Detectives is one of the best British mysteries on Acorn TV in recent years, and its only shortcoming is the fact that it is only six episodes long."A different viewer commented: "The show’s unique art-and-history hook means many of us (read: me) will probably learn something while watching it, and Moyer’s performance is a lovely change of pace from a talented actor who’s been typecast as a result of True Blood for too long."Another fan said: "Very professional, terrific, acting, photography, and music. Never bored because it is very fast moving. Another nice feature is it there is no violence. Finally, the scenery is great to see."Article continues belowWhile a different show watcher added: "I truly hope this gets renewed. Shows like this are quite enjoyable for those of us who just want a good mystery to solve without all the "grit"."Art Detectives is available to stream for free on U, and via U on Channel 4